Jaishankar at IORA fora describes India as ‘Vishwa Mitra’

External affairs minister, S Jaishankar, referred to India as a ‘Vishwa Mitra’ or the world’s friend and a voice of the Global South during the 23rd Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) meeting. As India assumed vice chairship for 2023-25, Jaishankar emphasized India’s commitment to strengthening the institutional, financial, and legal framework of IORA. He also highlighted the importance of the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ in bringing IORA member states together.